Territorial Dispute Zone

**Disputed Territory**
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A disputed territory is a region whose state affiliation is the subject of a territorial dispute between two or more states.

**Examples**

* **Europe**: Several territories are disputed in Europe. For example:
+ Gibraltar: administered by Great Britain, but disputed by Spain.
+ Kosovo: governed by the partially recognized Republic of Kosovo, located within the borders of Serbia, with Northern Kosovo under local self-government and controlled by KFOR, contested by the Republic of Kosovo and Serbia.
+ Rockall: disputed by Great Britain, Ireland, Denmark (Faroe Islands), and Iceland, but currently under British control.
+ The islands of Vukovar and Sharengrad: during the existence of Yugoslavia, they were part of the SR of Croatia. During the war, they were controlled by the armed forces of the Serbian Krajina. After the war, they came under the control of Serbia, contested by Croatia.
* **Occupied territories**: The Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol (according to numerous agreements of the United Nations, EU, G20, etc.) are considered occupied by Russia, a province of Ukraine. This has led to diplomatic and economic sanctions from the United States, the EU, and other countries and international organizations.

**Characteristics**

A disputed territory is often characterized by:

* Uncertainty about its state affiliation
* Conflict between two or more states over its control
* Possibility of changes in its status due to diplomatic efforts or military actions

**Notable Cases**

* The war in Ukraine, particularly the annexation of Crimea by Russia, has led to a significant dispute over the territory's status.
* The territorial disputes in Europe, such as those surrounding Gibraltar and Kosovo, have been ongoing for decades.

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